History of UC RallyCats
RallyCats was founded in the summer of 1977 by UC students Alvin Roehr and Randy Smith. The RallyCats quickly grew to be the largest student group on campus. We are a group deeply focused on having fun through participation in (mainly athletic) events that promote spirit in and at the University of Cincinnati. In almost a decade, we have steadily increased our presence on campus with innovative programming that celebrates UC, feverish support at Bearcat sporting events, and helping to develop leaders who make a difference both in RallyCats and across campus.
UC Student Spirit Rituals
-At the end of each game, we stand and sing the Cincinnati Alma Mater, no matter if we win or lose. If we win, we sing the Fight Song first.
-On Fridays, we wear Red and Black.
-Every time a Volleyball player for the other team serves, we yell some version of the word "Noonan."
-The Heiligan is making a comeback.
-Students amp up the kickoff and spell NATI before the ball is down.
Cheer Cincy
Cheer Cincinnati, Cincy will win
Fight to the finish, never give in (Rah, Rah, Rah)
You do your best boys,
we'll do the rest boys,
Onward to victory!
Go Red, Go Black, Go Bearcats! Fight! Fight! Fight!
(Give me a) B-E-A-R-C-A-T-S
Go UC!
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Alma Mater
(First Verse)
O Cincinnati, magic name, I proudly to the world proclaim;
No sweeter word ever charmed my ear,
None to my heart
was ever so dear,
A fountain of eternal youth,
a tower of strength,
a rock of truth.
Oh varsity, dear varsity, thy loyal children we will be,
Thy loyal, loyal children we will be. |
Hail Bearcat
Hail Bearcat (Students Echo)
Hail Bearcat (Students Echo)
Hail Bearcat (Students Echo)
Hail (opponent) "Hail" NO!
This cheer is lead by a student and followed by the rest of the student section throughout the game
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Down the Drive
Oooooooooo....
Oooooooooo....
Oooooooooo....
(clap clap clap clap) U-C!
As the band and cheerleaders strike up this cheer all the students are encouraged to join in and follow the hand motions
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